Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon 2027
- Next event : Sun, September 5, 2027Date confirmed
- Last event : Sun, September 6, 2026
The event in a few words
Those who know Budapest inevitably keep wonderful memories of their visit to the capital of Hungary 🇭🇺, exceptionally rich in all kinds of architecture and heritage ✨. So we imagine you’ll be motivated by the idea of taking part in the Budapest Half Marathon, in September. This city race takes you to discover one of the most beautiful European capitals. After all, it’s not nicknamed the “pearl of the Danube” for nothing! 💍 And to explore it, you can choose between two distances: a 10 km and a half marathon, to run solo or in a relay of 2 or 3 🤝.
Budapest was born in 1873 with the merger of Buda, a former capital 🌆, with Pest and Obuda 🔥. For a very long time, the city has been an important political and economic center of Central Europe. One feature of the city you shouldn’t miss: its extraordinary historic pools 🏊♀️, which will quickly become your best memory of urban bathing... We especially recommend the views over the Danube River, the district of Buda’s castle 🏰 and its metro (the second-oldest in the world after London). All these ingredients make Budapest a capital like no other. What’s more, the metro is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site 🌍. Travelers aren’t mistaken: the city is very popular, with 4.3 million visitors each year...
Take advantage of it to go out and explore more of the country! Neighboring Austria, with which it shared its history (the famous Austro-Hungarian Empire), it also shares some mountain ranges ⛰️. The Duna-Ipoly National Park, located north of Budapest, will welcome you for a breath of fresh air after your race 🏃♀️. Lake Balaton, located more in the center of the country, is the largest lake in Europe. An outing that might even let you run in beautiful open spaces and get your legs ready to take part in the famous Budapest Marathon... 😏
This is the beginning of a great adventure!
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A distance for every taste
Half MarathonTOP
10 km
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- Sunday, September 5, 2027
- Elevation gain : 65mD+
- 1 loopx21.0975 km
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And we're off for the big start! The banks of the Danube, right in the heart of Budapest, will see a long procession set off.
Before the 3rd km, you'll have caught sight of the Citadella Fortress, a symbol of the city, built in 1848 😍. Your first refreshment station (out of a total of 6) is planned at the 4th km 🥤. You'll already have seen 4 major bridges on the river, on the side of Margaret Island, which is itself a little green islet. The river, which rises in Germany 🇩🇪, will be at the heart of your run.
At the 10th km, you'll finally cross it, thanks to the Árpád Bridge, which will allow you to reach the famous island. 3 km and a good breath of oxygen in the forest later, you'll be back on the banks for the final straight of the race! 💪 Indeed, a long, final straight section will be waiting for you to reach the finish, located on the opposite bank. You'll therefore take one last bridge, opposite the Budapest Central Market Hall, to reach the finish line 🏁.
2-Person Half Marathon Relay
Road Running- Sunday, September 5, 2027
- Elevation gain : 65mD+
- 1 loopx21.0975 km
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The runners in the relay run on the same course as the solo half-marathoners. The relay handover takes place at the 12th km, on Margaret Island 🤝.
Half Marathon Relay for 3
Road Running- Sunday, September 5, 2027
- 1 loopx21.0975 km
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The runners in the relay run on the same course as the solo half-marathoners. The relay handoffs will take place wherever you choose, depending on the breakdown you have chosen 👍.
10 km : Road Running 10 km
Road Running- Sunday, September 5, 2027
- Elevation gain : 15mD+
- 1 loopx10 km
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Alright, here we go for an exceptional 10K along the banks of the Danube! 🏃♀️
After a start near Egyetemisták Park and a U-turn before the Rákóczi Bridge, you’ll head back up with the crowd toward the Citadel, the most symbolic spot in the city. At the 5th km, you’ll cross the river on the spectacular Chain Bridge and its little triumphal arches 🏆. Then you’ll speed back down toward the finish line 🏁, on the banks of the Danube 🌊. You’ll cross the river again near the Budapest Central Market Hall, for the final two kilometers of the race. A popular event with competitors... It’s going to be fast! 🚀
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Information for the 2027 edition is coming soon.
Information for the 2027 edition is coming soon.
For the half marathon: minimum age 12
For the 2-person half marathon relay: minimum age 12
For the 3-person half marathon relay: minimum age 12
No, no medical certificate is required, but you must be able to take part in the race and be in good health.
For the half marathon: 3h
For the 2-person half marathon relay: 3h
For the 3-person half marathon relay: 3h
For the 10 km race: 1h30
Yes, you will find toilets and bag drop facilities on site.
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